career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers and Operations Research Analysts. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Operations Research Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1023 | 15-2031 |
| title | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Operations Research Analysts |
| onet code | 21-1023.00 | 15-2031.00 |
| description | Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. | Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 21 | 15 |
| tot emp | 125,910 | 107,760 |
| a mean | 68,290 | 99,120 |
| a median | 60,060 | 91,290 |
| a pct10 | 39,620 | 53,910 |
| a pct25 | 46,550 | 66,910 |
| a pct75 | 78,980 | 124,120 |
| a pct90 | 104,130 | 159,280 |
| h mean | 32 | 47 |
| h median | 28 | 43 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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